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To help you and your loved ones navigate life with Parkinson's, a movement disorder specialist discusses Parkinson's research and care through blogs and videos.

Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM

Meet Dr. Dolhun

 Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, a double-board-certified neurology and lifestyle medicine physician and fellowship-trained movement disorder specialist is the principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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  • Podcast: Putting the Parkinson's Puzzle Together

    Podcast: Being a Care Partner in Parkinson’s (Ask the MD Video)

    Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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  • Ask the MD: Being a Care Partner in Parkinson’s

    In this Ask the MD video, Dr. Dolhun offers tips on how Parkinson’s care partners can best care for their loved ones and themselves.
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  • Doctor with Patients

    Ask the MD: Mental Health Professionals and your Parkinson’s Care Team

    A mental health professional can help ease common mood symptoms such as depression and anxiety with medication, talk therapy and other treatments.
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  • Navigating Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease guide.

    New Guide: Navigating Cognitive Changes in Parkinson’s Disease

    Many people worry about thinking and memory changes. A new resource by Dr. Dolhun offers information and tips to help you understand and ease these symptoms.
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  • Set of weights next to blacks sneakers, a scale and blue ball.

    Ask the MD: A Team Approach to Parkinson’s Fitness

    A Parkinson’s exercise specialist or class can help manage symptoms and boost medication benefit. Learn how to add exercise to your treatment plan.
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  • Two people wearing sneakers walking.

    Ask the MD: What Is Vascular Parkinsonism?

    Vascular parkinsonism causes walking and balance problems and other Parkinson’s movement symptoms because of small strokes in brain areas that control movement.
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  • Podcast: What Is a Protein Anyway?

    Podcast: Stem Cells and Parkinson’s Disease

    Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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The medical information contained in this publication is for general information purposes only. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has a policy of refraining from advocating, endorsing or promoting any drug therapy, course of treatment, or specific company or institution. It is crucial that care and treatment decisions related to Parkinson’s disease and any other medical condition be made in consultation with a physician or other qualified medical professional.

Ask the MD has been made possible through the leadership of members of our Parkinson's Disease Education Consortium in conjunction with The Albert B. Glickman Parkinson's Disease Education Program. These partners' support allows us to furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson's community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor dollars to high-impact research. Editorial control of all Michael J. Fox Foundation-published content rests solely with the Foundation.
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